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Keep track of examples of hyperbole as you read with this handy log. It includes a definition of the word, along with boxes to write the example, your interpretation, and a citation.

As students read, they can keep track of idioms and interpret their meanings with this log. The definition of an idiom is included at the top of the first page for reference.

The definition of a simile is included at the top of the worksheet. Below, students will keep track of times they find similes in text they're reading. They will cite the examples and provide their own interpretations.

This printable log includes the definition of a metaphor at the top of the page, along with space for students to track and cite examples of metaphors they come across in their reading. There is also space for them to interpret the meaning of each metaphor.

This writing prompt asks students to compare and contrast how Nya and Salva approach survival, as well as the challenges they face and their attitudes toward survival.

This extended response writing prompt asks students to reflect on Salva's experience and the challenges he faces in terms of his resilience and determination to survive.

The vocabulary words for this section of the book are scanned, exchanged, gourd, scrub, satisfaction, survey, bleary, accent, fiercest, solemn, charred, and fortunate. Cut out these vocabulary cards and use them in a variety of ways to practice the terms and definitions.

Use the hints and vocabulary words from this section of the book to complete the crossword.

These reading comprehension questions focus on chapters 4, 5, and 6 of A Long Walk to Water and test students' understanding of the material they've read.

This seasonal reading comprehension worksheet is about charity and generosity. Have your students read the story and answer the comprehension questions to reinforce the lessons and ideas from the text.

This engaging reading comprehension worksheet features a story about a young witch who is having trouble spelling her spells! It includes questions about the text, a vocabulary activity, and a writing prompt.

This anchor chart shows photographs of real life objects that are the colors red, gray, orange, brown, yellow, white, green, blue, black, purple, and pink.

Hang this anchor chart in your class room to give students visual examples of different colors all in one place. Click the ALT version below for a black and white version that can be used as a coloring page, challenging students to use accurate colors for the items featured.

Help the zebra find its way through the z-shaped maze and to the zipper. Try not to hit any dead ends!

The yak needs to find the yarn! And the only way she can do that is by following the correct route through the maze. Can you help her?

The x-ray fish on this printout wants to play some music! You'll need to guide him through the maze to reach the xylophone.

Help the whale find its way to the walrus. You'll need to follow the path through the maze without hitting any dead ends!

Help the vulture find the violin! You just have to guide it through the v-shaped maze.

This u-shaped maze will take the unicorn through a journey to reach a ukulele.

With this lowercase letter t maze, students will take the turkey on a journey to reach the turtle.

Help the snake slither through this maze to reach the shrimp on the other end.

The adorable raccoon on this printable worksheet needs to find its way through the r-shaped maze and make it to the rat.

Find your way through this lowercase q shaped maze to help the quokka reach the quail.

The pig is looking for the pumpkin! Can you help it find its way through the maze to get there?

Help the ostrich find its friend the owl by completing this fun maze.

Draw your way through the maze to help the newt find its way out of the letter n and to the net.

Help the moose find its friend the monkey by guiding it through the letter m-shaped maze.

This simple lowercase letter l maze printout includes a picture of a ladybug and a leaf.

Can you make all the correct turns to get the kangaroo through this maze and to the kite?

The jaguar on this printable worksheet is thirsty! Help the large cat find its way through the maze and to the juice boxes so it can have a drink.

Challenge your students to help the iguana get to the igloo by taking the correct path through the maze with this engaging worksheet.

This printout features an illustration of a cute hedgehog. The student will need to guide the hedgehog through the maze, avoiding any dead ends, to reach the end of the maze and the hot dog that is waiting!

The giraffe on this printout is trying to find its way through the maze to reach the grass. Challenge your students to help it by guiding it through the correct path.

The frog needs your help to make it to the fish. You just have to guide him through the lowercase letter f maze!

Find your way through this e-shaped maze and help the eagle reach the eggs!

Can you help the deer find the duck? You'll have to complete the maze following the correct twists and turns inside this letter d.

Your students will stay engaged with this printable letter-c maze. They will have to find their way through the lowercase letter to help the cow reach the chicken.

Challenge students to complete this maze that is shaped like the lowercase letter b. They'll have to make all the correct turns to get the bear to the berries!

Help the alligator make its way through the maze and to the avocado with this printable letter-recognition activity.

This printout features two separate color by number activities that look the same. Complete one and you'll have a picture of the folk hero himself. Complete the other and you'll have a fun still life showing apples on a table.

This anchor chart shows photo examples of common community buildings such as a house, apartment building, school, hospital, fire station, police station, post office, grocery store, and gas station. It includes a challenge for students to draw and label a building in their community.

Cut out the words at the bottom of the page and glue them to the correct part of the picture. Words included are window, door, bricks, roof, stairs, and chimney.

This engaging crossword activity features the ten vocabulary words from this section of the book. Students will use hints or definitions to complete the puzzle.

Help students grasp the rhombus and kite area formula using this free reference sheet. It defines the properties of kites and rhombuses, as well as walks students through how the formula functions with a step-by-step explanation.

Use your knowledge of the rhombus or kite area formula, triangle area formula, and rectangle area formula to answer every part of these questions. Be careful working with or converting fractions and decimals!

These questions about the area of kites or rhombuses make students think about the figures in new ways, such as reasoning unknown dimensions based on known area or finding the area of composite figures.

Practice basic subtraction skills with numbers up to 10 with this fun coloring activity. This printout features with two different activities that may look the same, but when completed show two different images.

Practice basic addition skills with single digit numbers and color a fun picture at the same time. This printout comes with two different versions, one that looks like Johnny Appleseed when completed and one that looks like some apples on a table.

This reading passage about Johnny Appleseed is a perfect way to introduce your students to the famous folk hero. Reading comprehension questions, a vocabulary activity, and a writing prompt are included.

With this hands-on activity, students will cut out the separate body, arms, and legs; attach them with brass paper fasteners; and color the character.